The Netherlands
A European city at a comfortable scale — canals, narrow houses, serious museums, and nearly everything within walking distance.
- Language
- Dutch, with English very widely spoken
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to visit
- April – June, and September
- Flight time
- About 6 hours from Riyadh
Amsterdam is a walking city rather than a driving one. The canals divide it into small neighbourhoods, each with its own character, and the distances between them are short.
Its museums are among the best in Europe, and the cafés along the water are part of ordinary daily life. Add a canal boat at dusk.
It stands on its own for four or five days, or works as the opening stop in a wider European programme — the rail connections make onward travel straightforward.
Ideal for
- Couples
- Families
- Friends
Time zone
GMT+1 / GMT+2
The canals by boat
The clearest way to understand how the city is laid out. Best just before dusk, as the bridges light up.
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum
Two museums side by side on Museumplein. Book ahead to skip the queue.
The Jordaan
The calmest of the central neighbourhoods — narrow lanes, small shops and canal-side cafés.
The tulip fields
A day trip out of the city. The season is short — roughly late March to mid-May.
Dam Square
The centre of the city, and the Royal Palace.
Anne Frank House
Requires booking well in advance.
Albert Cuyp Market
The city's largest daily street market.
Vondelpark
The city's green space, and easy with family.
Zaanse Schans
Traditional windmills, a short train ride away.
De Pijp
Where the city's newer restaurants and cafés are.
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Visas
Required
The Netherlands is part of the Schengen area, and most GCC passports require a Schengen visa. We help you understand the requirements, prepare the documents and book the appointment — the decision itself rests solely with the consulate.
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